L. Ingram called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm in the B&O auditorium. All faculty were expected to attend in Wheeling since it was the first day of faculty return for Spring Semester. L. Ingram reported that Carol Teaff was awarded emeritus status and thanks the faculty.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the 5 November meeting were approved as published on a motion by J. Plesa with a second by D. Cresap. T. Danford announced that a new secretary will need to be identified for a term beginning 1 April 2011.

On a motion by T. Vavra with a second by T. Danford, Option 2 was approved.

On a motion by R. Pusz with a second by M. Grubor, the Faculty Assembly requests final review and approval of the merit policy once the President and Vice President of Academic Affairs approves it. This motion passed unanimously.

New Business

M. Goldstein raised the question of faculty salaries and whether or not we will be able to keep the current enhancements. M. Goldstein asked that faculty email him with support for moving the enhancements to a permanent raise to base salary.

Adjournment

On a motion by S. Gress with a second by D. Cresap, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 pm.